Anchoring & Docking

About Anchoring & Docking

A good boat anchor and the proper anchoring accessories to set and retrieve it can make the difference between a great time on the water and a very frustrating exercise in futility. Nothing is more irritating than having to cut the line on a perfectly good anchor rode because you are unable to hoist it aweigh and haul it on board your boat.

First, you need to know what type of sea bottom that you will normally be dropping your anchor into so you can decide which anchor will work best for your needs. Then, you need to decide upon the length of anchor rode that you will need to buy, again, based upon the majority of places that you plan to drop anchor. If you are planning on spending a lot of time deep sea fishing, you will need to buy a longer anchor rode than if you just plan to anchor near shore all the time. The choice is entirely up to you, which is the reason why we are generally reluctant to advise you and never pressure you into making a purchase decision.

However, you should always buy the best anchoring gear that you can afford because you can never predict when you will need to rely on it in an emergency, so make sure that your cleats, chocks, bow roller, and windlass are strong enough to carry the load of your boat in any sea conditions. Also, having the proper chafing gear and shock absorbers will protect the investment in your favorite boat, so you can enjoy being out on the water.

Anchoring & Docking

Davis Instruments Shockles FenderFriend

Lewmar Deck Switch Adapter Plate - 45005199

Polyform F-2 FenderFits Fender Cover

Star Brite Extending Economy Boat Hook - 40609

Vetus Drivepin Set for BOW50/80 - BP381

Barton Snubber Fender

Perko Straight Chocks (2-Pack) - 1230DP0CHR

Taylor Made Pontoon Corner Gard - 31038

Camco Telescoping Boat Hook

Seachoice Deluxe Anchor

Taylor Made Economy Fender Kit

U.S. Rigging Anchor/Bow Shackle - 3/4" - K-14-24

Lewmar Replacement Bow Rollers - 75505-2

Jim-Buoy Corner Dock Bumper - 5007

Taylor Made Perimeter Dock & Post Bumper

Dock Edge Twin Eye Ribbed Fenders with Line and Covers (2-Pack)

Seachoice Cast Iron Mushroom Anchor

Greenfield Products Painted Mushroom Anchor - 8 lbs - 444-8

Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/4"

Seachoice Straight Dock Bumper

Ironwood Anchor Ring Anchor Retrieval System - 002.45

Taylor Made Heavy Duty Corner Dock Bumper - 350

Barton Snubber Pull with Rope - S51390

Suncor Captive Thimble

Seachoice LED Round Solar Courtesy Dock Light - 03701

Camco Fold-Away Step - 43672

Lofrans #911 Nylon X2/Project 1000 Chain Pipe Cover Support - LWPCP049

Taylor Made Net Buoy

Seachoice Twin Eye Ribbed Fender Kit (2-Pack)

Sea-Dog Line Chain Gripper Plate - 321850-1

Whitecap Hinged Chain and Rope Deck Pipe - S-0112C

Whitecap Oval Spare Cover with Chain - S-0114T

Jim-Buoy Small Pick-up Buoy - 1203

Vetus Gender Changer Cable - BPCABCGC

Lewmar VX2/3 Windlass Chain Cover Kit - 66120003

TRAC Outdoors G3 Wireless Remote Unit - 69930

Camco TRAC G2 Fisherman 25 & Pontoon 35 Relay Assembly - 69856

TRAC Outdoors Davit Assembly for Pontoon 35/Deckboat 40-G3 - 69927

TACO Precut Flexible Vinyl Boat Dock Bumper - V11-0961WHA6

Polyform EFC-1 Elite Fender Cover

Maxwell Windlass Foot Switch Replacement Cover

Polyform A-0 Commercial Grade Buoy

Sleipner Control Harness 5-Wire Cable

Lewmar Y-Cable for Dual Gen2 Thruster Controls - 589800

Taylor Made Buoy Rod Swivel - 35647

Perko Rope Deck Pipe - 0757DP0CHR

Seachoice LED Solar Side Mount Dock Light - 03704

Taylor Made Tidy-Ups Fender Adjuster with Rope

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